Regulatory Financial Reporting Manager

About Sezzle

Sezzle Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a publicly listed fintech company on Nasdaq under the ticker SEZL. It operates in the United States and Canada and is focused on helping the next generation gain better financial access. The company is changing the shopping experience through interest-free installment payments, with an emphasis on easier discovery, smoother purchasing, higher conversions, and larger order values for merchants. Sezzle has around 400 employees and contractors, with annual gross revenue above $450 million and net income over $133 million according to its 2025 Annual Report.

Role Summary

Sezzle is hiring a Regulatory Financial Reporting Manager to take full ownership of bank regulatory reporting as its banking activity expands. This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys building processes from the start in a fast-moving environment. The position will be responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant regulatory filings, while partnering closely with Finance, Legal, Compliance, and senior leadership. It offers the opportunity to establish the reporting infrastructure, controls, and procedures needed to support Sezzle’s growing banking operations.

Key Responsibilities

The role covers end-to-end management of regulatory filings, reporting governance, and cross-functional coordination.

• Prepare and submit all required bank regulatory reports, including FFIEC Call Reports (031/041/051), as well as filings required by the OCC, FDIC, and any other relevant regulators.
• Create and operate the reporting framework, including calendars, data sourcing processes, reconciliations, and internal controls that support accurate and complete submissions.
• Apply FFIEC, OCC, FDIC, and Federal Reserve guidance to Sezzle’s business model, including correct treatment of BNPL-related assets, liabilities, income, and capital.
• Track regulatory changes and update reporting practices for revised schedules, thresholds, and interpretive requirements.
• Work with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Legal, Compliance, and Engineering to gather data, answer reporting questions, and align regulatory reporting with GAAP financial statements.
• Assist with examinations and audits by supplying records, addressing regulator questions on Call Report data, and helping correct any issues identified.
• Coordinate with external auditors and consultants on matters such as agreed-upon procedures and attestation work.
• Document policies, procedures, and methodologies that support SOX compliance and preserve institutional knowledge.
• Use automation, technology, and AI-enabled tools to improve the speed, reliability, and scalability of the reporting process.
• Advise leadership on reporting implications tied to new products, strategic initiatives, and changes in banking operations.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in bank regulatory reporting, including direct responsibility for preparing and filing FFIEC Call Reports.
• Strong command of FFIEC instructions, reporting schedules, and regulatory capital computations.
• Experience with OCC-supervised national banks or de novo bank reporting is a strong advantage.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and the ability to reconcile GAAP reporting with regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to create or meaningfully improve reporting workflows, controls, and related infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with regulatory reporting systems and strong Excel capabilities; exposure to automation or data visualization tools is beneficial.
• High accuracy and strong attention to detail, with a history of producing filings ready for examination.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to explain complex reporting requirements to non-technical stakeholders.
• CPA, CFA, or another relevant certification is preferred.
• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is required.
• Preferred background includes national bank, de novo bank, or other OCC-regulated environments.
• Experience with reporting during bank charter work or the early stages of bank operations is valued.
• Familiarity with consumer lending and BNPL reporting in the Call Report context is preferred.
• Experience supporting SOX 404 controls for regulatory reporting is a plus.
• Background in fintech, payments, or fast-growing technology companies is desirable.
• Experience using or administering platforms such as Axiom, Wolters Kluwer, or similar systems is helpful.

About You

• You work to very high standards and continuously raise expectations for quality and accuracy.
• You prefer inventive approaches over routine thinking and enjoy building better ways of working.
• You move quickly and are comfortable making decisions with calculated risk when appropriate.
• You build trust through attentive listening, direct communication, and respectful collaboration.
• You can challenge decisions constructively, commit once a direction is set, and remain persistent.
• You focus on outcomes, deliver on priorities, and stay resilient when setbacks occur.

Perks & Benefits

• Unlimited PTO, volunteer hours, and sabbatical time.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Highly discounted LifeTime gym membership.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match.
• Supportive and collaborative coworkers.
• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing fintech company with driven, ambitious teammates.

Compensation

The expected pay range for this position is $120,000 to $145,000. The final offer may vary based on education, experience, qualifications, and market alignment. Exceptional candidates may be considered above the stated range.

Additional Information

Sezzle provides a CCPA disclosure for California applicants regarding the personal information it may collect, why it is collected, and applicant rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act. The company also states that it is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive workplace free from discrimination based on protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, and others protected by law.